A lot of birds visit our yard to eat, drink, bathe, and relax. I love them all, but this particular couple of cardinals is very special to bodhilens and I. They have been frequent visitors in our yard for the past few years. We began to recognize them because the female cardinal is noticeably one-legged, and her mate takes care of her so lovingly. He always appears to stand by to protect her. He often follows her, sings to her, and listens to her. He sometimes even feeds her, although she can eat by herself. This spring they decided to make nest in our honeysuckle bushes. We are happy to know that they feel safe and comfortable in our yard. Hope to see their babies soon. (Photo by bodhilens)
